#48

Petite Early German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden body with jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, antique lace dress, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, body retouched. Marks: 111. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: very expressive face with dramatic large eyes.